Renewable textured cosmetic compositions

ABSTRACT

There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably a cream, which continually provides a renewable textured surface appearance while in a container. The cosmetic composition has at least one volatile compound, preferably a fluorocarbon, such that the volatile compound expands resulting in expansion of the cream. The cosmetic composition preferably has a viscosity from about 5,000 cps to about 500,000 cps.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] I. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that maybe packaged in a non-aerosol container, such as a jar. Moreparticularly, the present invention relates to cosmetic creams oremulsions having at least one volatile compound that imparts a whippedtexture to at least the upper portion of the cosmetic composition. Stillmore particularly, the textured surface of the cosmetic compositionremaining in the container renews itself after each use of thecomposition by the consumer. In other words, the composition is“self-foaming” or “self-whipping” such that the surface thereof becomesre-texturized during a pre-determined period of time.

[0003] II. Description of the Prior Art

[0004] Foamable cosmetic compositions may take a variety of formsincluding, among others, skin and hair mousses, and aerosol shave foams.These prior art foaming products rely on gasses or “propellants” toproduce the desired foaming characteristics. They also require special,highly pressurized packaging systems, such as metal aerosol spray cans,and elaborate dispensing systems involving valves, gaskets, fine mesh,etc. Furthermore, these systems use gasses that have relatively lowflashpoints that are, thus, quite flammable and quite hazardous.

[0005] U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,210,656 and 6,033,647, assigned to L'Oreal,describe self-foaming compositions that are post foaming compositions(i.e., they foam after having been dispensed out of the container).Post-foaming compositions are packaged in pressurized aerosol containersand utilize flammable self-foaming agents such as isopentane, isobutane,and mixtures thereof. The flammability and volatility of these agents,and the pressure they build up in the container, make them impracticalto be packaged in non-aerosol containers.

[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 5,500,211, assigned to Gillette, describes aself-foaming composition that is a post-foaming shaving composition,where the self-foaming agents are volatile hydrocarbons having 4 to 6carbon atoms. These self-foaming agents are highly flammable. Theflammability and volatility of these agents, and the pressure they buildup in the container, make packaging such compositions in non-aerosolcontainers quite difficult, if not impossible.

[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 6,165,456, also assigned to Gillette, describes aself-foaming shaving gel comprising volatile hydrocarbons which, asdiscussed above, are flammable and, hence, potentially dangerous.Furthermore, such volatile hydrocarbons require the self-foaming shavinggel to be packaged in a suitable aerosol container.

[0008] U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,637,318; 5,643,601; 5,667,772; and 5,885,564,assigned to Lancaster, teach the use of an oxygen laden fluorocarbon tohelp transport oxygen through the skin. This approach comprises mixingthe fluorocarbon of choice with oxygen in a pressurized vessel, so thatthe oxygen is dissolved and “loaded” into the fluorocarbon and, thus,the final compositions.

[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 6,113,919, assigned to Alliance Pharmaceutical,discloses a partially fluorinated hydrocarbon having a lipophilicportion between 4 and 18 carbon atoms to help enhance the particle sizestability of a fluorocarbon.

[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,741,499, assigned to L'Oreal, describes ahomogeneous solution containing specially modified fluorinated compoundsand glycols. The fluorinated compounds require at least one functionalgroup consisting of alcohol, thiol, or primary or secondary amine toassociate with glycols in the formula, thus enabling a homogeneoussolution. The present invention, in contrast, uses fluorocarbons, whichare substantially free of alcohol, thiol, or amine functionality, andpreferably contain none.

[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 6,251,375, also assigned to L'Oreal, teaches theuse of volatile fluorinated compounds to accelerate the drying time ofmake-up, nail care, and suncare compositions. However, this patent failsto provide a self-foaming composition, which is able to produce arenewable, whipped surface texture, and which can be packaged in anon-aerosol container.

[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 6,224,851, also assigned to L'Oreal, teaches aprocess for making transfer resistant make-up or sunscreen cosmeticcompositions containing particles of a pigment or filler, by introducingat least one volatile fluorinated solvent in a sufficient amount to actas an anti-transfer agent. However, this patent fails to provide aself-foaming composition, which is able to produce a renewable, whippedsurface texture, and which can be packaged in a non-aerosol container.

[0013] Also known in the art are methods to produce foamed products thatrequire packages that dispense compositions as a foam using specializeddispensers. Although these containers are non-aerosol containers, theyrequire that the product passes through a fine mesh as it is pumpdispensed to give a foamed appearance. These mesh-foam packages workwell with only very thin products, i.e., having viscosities of less thanabout 1000 centipoise.

[0014] In short, the prior art fails to teach the use of volatilefluorocarbons having suitable volatility (vapor pressure and/or boilingpoint) parameters as self-foaming agents, or their use to create arenewable, whipped surface texture to a cosmetic product packaged in aconventional jar. There is a need in the art for such a whipped/foamedproduct which can be packaged in a non-aerosol container, saving thecost and filling requirements of using pressurized aerosolcans/packaging, and which uses a safe, non flammable ingredient toproduce the foamed/whipped texture.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0015] It is an object of the present invention to provide a containerhaving a cosmetic cream with a volatile compound in which thecomposition self-attains a renewable, textured surface while in thecontainer.

[0016] It is another object of the present invention to provideself-foaming compositions, which can be packaged and sold commerciallyin a container, such as a jar, so that after each use, the aestheticappeal of the whipped surface texture can be self-renewed after the jaris capped for a pre-determined period of time.

[0017] It is still another object of the present invention to achievethe above desired effect without the use of a flammable foaming agent,such as a hydrocarbon gas.

[0018] It is a further object of the present invention to provide acosmetic cream in which the self-foaming agent additionally imparts acooling sensation to the skin when the cream is applied.

[0019] It is still a further object of the present invention to providesuch a cosmetic cream in which the self-foaming action occurs at asufficient rate that the consumer has an indication, e.g. see and hearthe process occur to some degree, when they examine or apply the cream.

[0020] To accomplish the foregoing objects and advantages, the presentinvention, in brief summary, is a cosmetic composition that has avolatile compound, such that, while in its container, the volatilecompound, and thus the composition, expands resulting in the compositionhaving a renewable textured surface. The composition preferably is anemulsion. Also, the composition has a viscosity from about 5,000 cps toabout 500,000 cps.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] The present invention is a cosmetic composition having a texturedsurface appearance that is renewable. The composition is most preferablya cream. The cream is preferably contained in a non-aerosol container,such as, for example, a bottle, jar or non-pressurized metal container.The upper portion of the cream has a textured appearance in thecontainer. This textured appearance is analogous to the look offoam/bubbles, and/or nooks/crannies/craters. The appearance may also bedescribed as “foamed” or “whipped”. Each time that a portion of thecream is removed from the container or the surface of the cream isdisturbed or altered by, for example, a consumer's fingers or some othermanual applicator, the original textured appearance of the compositionin the container reappears or is renewed within a relatively shortperiod of time, sometimes within as little as about 2 hours, typicallyfrom about 2 hours to about 24 hours, and certainly after weekly use.

[0022] In other words, when a jar of cosmetic cream is opened for thefirst time, it has a nicely finished, aesthetically appealing, foamy orwhipped appearance. However, after the very first use, and every timethereafter that a consumer dips her fingers into the jar, the surface ofthe cream remains with troughs, furrows and other concavities. Thepresent invention provides for a cosmetic composition that self-levelsand self-whips/self-foams during a pre-determined period of time, suchthat each subsequent time that the jar is opened, the surface appearanceof the composition has renewed itself and looks like it did the veryfirst time the jar was opened. For a product that is used daily, andrenews itself within that timeframe, this effect is novel and exciting,since the surface texture will appear newly whipped each day the jar isopened.

[0023] The cosmetic composition of the present invention has aself-foaming agent, preferably a volatile compound. The self-foamingagent expands due to its tendency to volatilize and, thus, causes thecomposition to also expand, thereby imparting a re-textured surfaceappearance to the composition. This unique attribute is made possible bythe addition of a volatile compound effective to cause the cosmeticcomposition to renew its original textured surface appearance. In otherwords, the volatile compound builds up sufficient pressure tore-foam/re-whip the surface of the composition, but not so much pressurethat it needs to be contained in a pressurized metal container.

[0024] The composition of the present invention has a viscosityeffective to permit expansion of the self-foaming agent. Prevention ofthis expansion would prevent the formation of the renewable texturedsurface when in the container, such as a jar. The viscosity of thecomposition should be adequate enough to maintain the whipped surfacetexture once it is formed, yet also thick enough so that it can bepackaged in a jar without running. Preferably, the viscosity of thecomposition is from about 5,000 cps to about 500,000 cps, morepreferably from about 10,000 cps to about 200,000 cps, even morepreferably from about 20,000 cps to about 100,000 cps, and mostpreferably from about 35,000 cps to about 75,000 cps.

[0025] Preferably, the volatile compound of the present invention alsohas a suitable latent heat of evaporation such that it produces acooling sensation on the surface of skin when the composition isapplied. Depending on the self-foaming agent chosen, this coolingsensation can be accompanied by a bubbly or fizzy sound or sensation.

[0026] Volatile compounds that are at least partially fluorinatedexhibit the best chemical characteristics to facilitate the self-foamingbehavior of the present invention. The greater the number ofcarbon-fluorine bonds in the molecule, the greater this desirablebehavior. For foaming efficiency (i.e. most foaming for least amount offoaming agent needed), the best compounds for this purpose consistentirely of carbon and fluorine atoms, and thus contain onlycarbon-carbon and carbon-fluorine bonds. Additionally, the absence ofadditional functional groups minimizes any possible affinity for othercomponents in the cosmetic composition, which could decrease theself-foaming efficiency.

[0027] The preferred volatile compound for use in the present inventionis a fluorocarbon. More preferably, the volatile compound is aperfluorocarbon, and even more preferably, a perfluoroalkylcycloalkane.Examples of perfluoroalkylcycloalkane includeperfluoromethyl-cyclopentane and perfluouromethylcyclohexane. Thevolatile compound is most preferably perfluoromethylcyclohexane.

[0028] Perfluoromethylcyclohexane is an organic compound that has theformula:

[0029] This perfluoromethylcyclohexane is commercially available fromCosmetic Innovations Technologies S.a.r.l., and currently distributed inthe US by R.I.T.A. Corporation. under the trade name Flutec PP2, orFlutec PC2.

[0030] Also preferred is the compound perfluoromethyl cyclopentane,available from the same company as above under the trade name FlutecPC1C. It has the following formula:

[0031] Also suitable for use as a volatile compound in the presentinvention are perfluorohexane and perfluorodimethylcyclohexane,available from the same company as above, under the tradenames FlutecPC1 and Flutec PC3, respectively. Perfluorodimethylcyclopentane(molecular weight of about 350) is also expected to be suitable in thepresent invention.

[0032] Also suitable for use as a volatile compound in the presentinvention are partially fluorinated liquids available from 3M Companyunder the tradenames Novec HFE 7200 (ethyl perfluorobutyl ether) andNovec HFE 7100 (methyl perfluorobutyl ether).

[0033] The perfluorocarbon compound of the present invention preferablyhas a boiling point from about 45 degrees C. to about 110 degrees C.,and more preferably from about 65 degrees C. to about 85 degrees C.Related to the boiling point is the vapor pressure of the compound atroom temperature (25 degrees C.). The vapor pressure at room temperatureis a measure of the volatility of the compound. The more viscous thecomposition, the higher the vapor pressure required to produce a whippedtexture in the surface of the composition. Preferably, the vaporpressure at room temperature should be from about 20 mbar to about 500mbar, more preferably from about 100 mbar to about 300 mbar. Theseboiling point and vapor pressure parameters apply preferably to anyvolatile compound used in the present invention.

[0034] The volatile compound of the present invention is present in thecomposition in an amount from about 0.1% percentage by weight (wt %) toabout 25 wt % by total weight of the composition. More preferably, theamount of volatile compound in a present composition is from about 1% toabout 15%, and most preferably from about 2.5 wt % to about 10 wt %, bytotal weight of the composition.

[0035] The cosmetic composition of the present invention is preferablyan emulsion, more preferably an oil-in-water emulsion. Most preferably,the composition is an oil-in-water cream. The emulsion may also bewater-in-oil, water-in-silicone or a multiple emulsion. Ideally, theself-foaming agent should not totally dissolve into any phase of theemulsion, but rather when mixed into the emulsion should be presentsomewhat as tiny droplets of its own third phase.

[0036] Suitable cosmetic creams include, but are not limited to, afacial cream, a body cream, a facial mask, a cleansing cream, a hairconditioning créme, or a shaving cream.

[0037] The cosmetic composition of the present invention can includeother suitable components, such as one or more foam-modifying agents.For example, cyclomethicones, which are miscible with fluorinatedliquids, can be incorporated into the composition in order to modify thefoaming characteristics. Another class of compounds that can be used tomodify the foaming characteristics are higher molecular weight compoundsthat also contain fluorine. Accordingly, silicones that are partiallyfluorinated, hydrocarbons that are partially fluorinated, esters thatare partially fluorinated, in fact any class of compound that ispartially fluorinated, can help to dissolve the self-foaming liquid intoone of the phases in the emulsion, thus influencing its foamingcharacteristics by decreasing the foaming behavior at room temperature.Substances such as the Fomblins, a class of perfluorinated etherpolymers, are also suitable for this purpose. Also, the higher molecularweight, nonvolatile members of the Flutec series can also be used asmodifiers of the foaming characteristics of the composition.

[0038] The foam-modifying agent is preferably present in an amount fromabout 0.1 wt % to about 60 wt % based on the total weight of thecomposition. More preferably, the thickening agent is present in anamount from about 2 wt % to about 25 wt % based on the total weight ofthe composition.

[0039] The cosmetic compositions of the present invention may also haveone or more thickening agents. The presence of, for example, a polymericthickening agent, helps to stabilize the whipped appearance of thecomposition, and stabilize the uniform dispersion of the droplets offoaming agents in the composition. Also, because the density of theself-foaming agent is substantially greater than that of thecomposition, it has a tendency to sink to the bottom of low viscositysystems, which can have a detrimental effect on the foaming effect.Thus, the use of polymeric thickening agents and/or thickening agentscapable of producing Theological “yield value” is especially useful.Useful polymeric thickening agents include, but are not limited to,polyacrylic acid polymers known as carbomers, polyacrylamide polymerssuch as seppigel, and other polymers based on acrylamide or acrylicacid. Also useful are cellulose and starch derivatived thickeners, andother polysaccharide derived thickeners. Examples of thickeners would bexanthan gum, carageenan, hydroxyethyl cellulose, gellan gum,hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, and modifiedstarches such as those sold under the trade name Solnace. Also usefulare inorganic thickening agents. Examples of these are magnesiumaluminum silicate, sodium aluminum silicate, and fumed silica.

[0040] The thickening agent is preferably present in an amount fromabout 0.01 wt % to about 5 wt % based on the total weight of thecomposition. More preferably, the thickening agent is present in anamount from about 0.5 wt % to about 2.0 wt % based on the total weightof the composition.

[0041] Also useful in the formulation are nonionic emulsifying agents.These add stability to the composition and contribute towards a uniformwhite appearance to the composition, which is perceived as attractivewhen combined with the self-whipping texture.

[0042] The cosmetic composition may also have one or more emollients,humectants, emulsifiers, preservatives, chelating agents, sunscreenagents, water proofing agents vitamins, botanical extracts, sunscreens,insect repellents, fragrances, active ingredients (such as, for example,anti-acne ingredients or skin whitening ingredients), solubilizingagents, exfoliating agents, or any combination thereof.

[0043] Useful in the manufacture of self-foaming emulsions is ahomogenizer or other high shear device. These aid in the uniformdispersion of the self-foaming agent, which ideally is incorporatedrapidly into the composition, and ideally processed in a vessel with aminimum of headspace. Preferably, when the composition is an emulsion,the emulsion is prepared first and the self-foaming agent is then addedto the emulsion. This would also assist in distributing the self-foamingagent throughout the composition.

[0044] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are suitableto be packaged in any number of typical cosmetic containers such as jarswith caps as are commonly used in the industry, such that the capeffectively seals the composition against any escape of pressure builtup in the container. The embodiments that use the most volatileself-foaming agents are preferably packaged in a container having a capthat maintains a very airtight and robust seal, such that the foamingcomposition does not leak out under high temperature conditions.

[0045] As the cosmetic composition is used by a consumer, the headspacein the container will gradually increase over time as the amount of thecosmetic composition in the package decreases. To some extent, it willbe refilled with freshly re-foamed composition but, after numerousopenings, depending on the specific composition viscosity, the foamingagent used and the container, the foaming response will not disappear,but may become less vigorous. Thus, an ideal container for this type ofcream would be one where the bottom is engineered to have an adjustableinner volume, such as, for example, to swivel and “dial up”, as in somecurrent containers used for stick or deodorant products. This would helpminimize the headspace, so that the base can be elevated slightly aftereach use, to help minimize the composition going “flat”. Such acontainer is not necessary but would be desirable, particularly in ajar-type configuration.

[0046] The compositions of the present invention have significantaesthetic benefits. In particular, each composition has a self-renewingsurface appearance that is similar to whipped cream. For example, aportion of the cream can be removed from the container, yet within abrief period of time the original textured or crater-like surface of thecream reappears in the container. This continual, renewable feature, aswell as the textured appearance itself, is believed aestheticallypleasing to a consumer.

[0047] Moreover, when the container is opened, some of the foam bubblespop, creating a bubbling or fizzy sound. This effect is aestheticallydifferent and interesting in a cream, and it is believed that it toowill be viewed as positive by the consumer.

[0048] The following are examples of the compositions of the presentinvention:

EXAMPLE I

[0049] Compositions 1 and 2 were identically formulated, exceptComposition 1 (the invention) contained 2.5% Flutec PC2 and Composition2 contained 2.5% ethanol. Flutec PC2 has a boiling point (BP) of 76degrees C. and ethanol has a boiling point of 78.5 degrees C.

[0050] The boiling points are similar, yet the behavior of these twocompositions is totally diverse. Composition 1 (the invention) gives asubstantial foaming effect, creating a very aesthetic whipped cream-likeappearance. Composition 2 produces no foaming. This is because theethanol molecules, although being of a similar BP to the Flutec PC2,hydrogen-bond to the aqueous phase of the composition, and dissolvecompletely in the composition. The OH group on ethanol can alsohydrogen-bond to other polar groups of other ingredients in thecomposition. Also, the remainder of the ethanol molecule is hydrocarbon,and so can bond with other organic components in the system. Since theethanol is totally solvated in this system, it behaves differently fromthe volatile compound of the present invention. Thus, the ethanol doesnot produce a foamed or whipped appearance on the surface of thecomposition. Composition 1 (Invention) Composition 2 Ethanol 0 2.5Perfluoromethylcyclohexane 2.5 0 (Flutec PC2) Xanthan Gum 0.5 0.5Disodium EDTA 0.2 0.2 Dimethicone 2.0 2.0 Hyaluronic acid 0.01 0.01Stearic acid 1.25 1.25 Magnesium aluminum silicate 0.5 0.5 Cetearylalcohol 6.0 6.0 Cetyl ricinoleate 3.0 3.0 C12-15 alkyl benzoate 2.0 2.0Octylmethoxycinnamate 7.5 7.5 Benzophenone-3 3.5 3.5Butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane 2.0 2.0 Choleth-24 0.5 0.5 IR-3535 5.0 5.0Zeolite 0.25 0.25 Propylene glycol 2.0 2.0 Pentylene glycol 2.0 2.0Benzyl alcohol 1.0 1.0 Polysorbate 60 0.5 0.5 Steareth-20 0.25 0.25 Peg100 stearate 0.5 0.5 Tocopheryl acetate 0.1 0.1 Fragrance 0.2 0.2 Methylparaben 0.35 0.35 Water qs to 100 qs to 100

EXAMPLE II

[0051] Cosmetic Compositions 3 and 4 were identically formulated, exceptComposition 3 (the invention) contained 2.5% Flutec PC2 and Composition4 contained 2.5% perfluorodecalin (Flutec PP5). Flutec PC2 has a boilingpoint of 76 degrees C. and perfluorodecalin has a boiling point of 142degrees C.

[0052] Even though both ingredients are perfluorocarbons, it wasdetermined that only Composition 3 (the invention), containing 2.5%perfluoromethylcyclohexane, will produce an attractive whippedappearance, whereas Composition 4, containing perfluorodecalin, willnot. The chemical nature of these two compounds being equal, and thecream bases being the same, the whipping/foaming is here influenced bythe relative volatility of these two compounds, as illustrated by theirrelative boiling points. Composition 3 (Invention) Composition 4Perfluoromethylcyclohexane 2.5 0 (Flutec PC2) Perfluorodecalin (FlutecPP5) 0 2.5 Carbopol 934 0.7 0.7 Disodium EDTA 0.2 0.2 Glycerin 3.0 3.0Cyclomethicone 10.0 10.0 Octyl methoxy cinnamate 7.5 7.5 Benzophenone-33.0 3.0 Butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane 2.0 2.0 Sodium hydroxide solution0.5 0.5 Botanical extracts 2.0 2.0 Fragrance 0.3 0.3 Methyl paraben 0.30.3 Benzyl alcohol 1.0 1.0 PEG-100 stearate 1.25 1.25 Laureth-4 0.500.50 Cetyl alcohol 0.1 0.1 Water qs to 100 qs to 100

[0053] Having thus described the present invention with particularreferenced to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be apparent thatvarious changes and modifications may be made therein without departingfrom the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in theappended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A composition having a self-renewable, texturedsurface appearance when in a container, the composition comprising avolatile compound in an amount effective to renew the texturedappearance of the composition in the container during a pre-determinedperiod of time after each use of the composition, wherein thecomposition has viscosity from about 5,000 cps to about 500,000 cps. 2.The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is an emulsion. 3.The corporation of claim 1, wherein the composition is an oil-in-wateremulsion.
 4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the viscosity is fromabout 10,000 cps to about 200,000 cps.
 5. The composition of claim 1,wherein the viscosity is from about 20,000 cps to about 100,000 cps. 6.The composition of claim 1, wherein the viscosity is from about 35,000cps to about 75,000 cps.
 7. The composition of claim 1, wherein thecontainer is a non-aerosol container having a removably sealable capeffective to seal the composition against escape of pressure built up inthe container during a period of about 2 hours to about 24 hours aftereach use.
 8. The composition of claim 5, wherein the container is a jar.9. The composition of claim 5, wherein the container has an adjustableinner volume.
 10. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition isselected from the group consisting of a facial cream, a body cream, afacial mask, and a cleansing cream.
 11. The composition of claim 1,wherein the textured appearance is a self-foaming or self-whippingcharacteristic to the composition while in the container.
 12. Thecomposition of claim 1, wherein the volatile compound is at leastpartially fluorinated.
 13. The composition of claim 1, wherein thevolatile compound is a perfluorocarbon.
 14. The composition of claim 1,wherein the volatile compound is perfluoroalkylcycloalkane.
 15. Thecomposition of claim 1, wherein the volatile compound is selected fromthe group consisting of perfluoromethylcyclohexane,perfluoromethylcyclopentane, perfluorodimethylcyclohexane,perfluorohexane, methyl perfluorobutyl ether, ethyl perfluorobutylether, perfluorodimethylcyclopentane, and mixtures thereof.
 16. Thecomposition of claim 1, wherein the volatile compound isperfluoromethylcyclohexane.
 17. The composition of claim 1, wherein thevolatile compound is a mixture of fluorinated and perfluorinatedcompounds.
 18. The composition of claim 1, wherein the volatile compoundis perfluorinated.
 19. The composition of claim 18, wherein the volatilecompound has a vapor pressure from about 20 mbar to about 500 mbar at 25degrees C.
 20. The composition of claim 18, wherein the volatilecompound has a vapor pressure from about 100 mbar to about 300 mbar at25 degrees C.
 21. The composition of claim 18, wherein the volatilecompound has a boiling point from about 45 degrees C. to about 110degrees C.
 22. The composition of claim 18, wherein the volatilecompound has a boiling point from about 65 degrees C. to about 85degrees C.
 23. The composition of claim 1, wherein the volatile compoundis present in an amount from about 0.1 wt % to about 25 wt % by totalweight of the composition.
 24. The composition of claim 1, wherein saidvolatile compound is present in an amount from about 1 wt % to about 15wt % by total weight of the composition.
 25. The composition of claim 1,wherein the volatile compound is present in an amount from about 2.5 wt% to about 10 wt % by total weight of the composition.
 26. A cosmeticcream composition having an original, textured surface appearance in acontainer, the composition comprising about 0.1 wt % to about 25 wt % ofa perfluorocarbon compound based on the total weight of the composition,wherein the perfluorocarbon compound has a vapor pressure from about 100mbar to about 300 mbar at 25 degrees C., and a boiling point from about45 degrees C. to about 110 degrees C., the composition having aviscosity from about 10,000 cps to about 200,000 cps, wherein thecomposition is a cosmetic cream, and wherein the original, texturedappearance of the composition is self-renewed during a pre-determinedperiod of time after each use of the composition.
 27. The composition ofclaim 26, wherein the perfluorocarbon compound isperfluoromethylcyclohexane.
 28. The composition of claim 26, wherein theperfluorocarbon compound is present in an amount from about 2.5 wt % toabout 10 wt % by total weight of the composition.
 29. The composition ofclaim 26, wherein the container is a non-aerosol container having aremovably sealable cap effective to seal the composition against escapeof pressure built up in the container during a period of about 2 hoursto about 24 hours after each use.
 30. A method of treating skincomprising topically applying to the skin the composition of claim 1.31. A process of imparting a self-renewed, original textured surfaceappearance to a composition after each use thereof, wherein thecomposition has a viscosity from about 5,000 cps to about 500,000 cps,the process comprising: introducing into said composition at least onevolatile compound having a vapor pressure from about 20 mbar to about500 mbar at 25 degrees C., and a boiling point from about 45 degrees C.to about 110 degrees C., in an amount effective for enabling suchself-renewed appearance, and packaging said composition in a non-aerosolcontainer having a removably sealable cap effective to seal saidcomposition against escape of pressure built up in the container duringa pre-determined period of time after each use.
 32. A method ofimparting a self-renewed, original textured surface appearance to acomposition after each use, the composition having at least one volatilecompound with a vapor pressure from about 20 mbar to about 500 mbar at25 degrees C. and a boiling point from about 45 degrees C. to about 110degrees C., in an amount effective for enabling such self-renewedappearance, wherein the composition is packaged in a non-aerosolcontainer having a removably sealable cap effective to seal thecomposition against escape of pressure, comprising maintaining thecomposition in a capped state for a pre-determined period of time aftereach use to allow the composition to self-renew the original texturedappearance.